Lead Cook - Fast-Paced Craft Kitchen & Growth

Barrel One Collective; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare high-quality food for our taproom and Brew Yard guests. You will create dishes that delight customers with timely delivery from our new kitchen, following recipes and teamwork.

Applicants should have strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and prior full-service restaurant cooking experience. The role requires professionalism and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with supportive, energetic team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking experience in a full-service restaurant
• General food safety knowledge (SERV Safe preferred)
• High level of professionalism
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Light amount of lifting (usually less than 20 lbs)

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with the required ingredients and cooking equipment
• Ensure great presentation of all dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored safely & properly
• Stock, date, rotate and check the temperature of products
• Continuously check the quality of ingredients
• Follow recipes and product directions for preparing food
• Working as a team and helping wherever needed

Skills

General cooking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Knife skills

Tools

SERV Safe

Job description

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare high-quality food for our taproom and Brew Yard guests. You will create dishes that delight customers with timely delivery from our new kitchen, following recipes and teamwork.

Applicants should have strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and prior full-service restaurant cooking experience. The role requires professionalism and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with supportive, energetic team collaboration.